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Staff: conduit and foundations in place for Riverbank overpass traffic-signal project; traffic division initially unaware
Summary
Staff reported that conduit and concrete foundations are in place and four signal lights are planned for the Riverbank overpass; work was described as an active project with completion expected by mid‑April 2026, and members noted the traffic division had no record of the project until staff contacted a TxDOT/Text representative.
Bridge staff updated the committee on fiber-optic and traffic-signal work associated with the Riverbank overpass and Mines Road, reporting that the conduit is in the ground, concrete foundations are complete and four signal lights are planned.
The staff presentation relayed information from Mr. Jose Vargas (a contact at Text/TxDOT) that "the project manager is Joseph Garcia" and that "the project should be completed by midappril of 2026." Committee members said the traffic division had no record of the project when initially queried and sought clarification about whether the work related to Mines Road or specifically to the Riverbank overpass.
Members discussed whether the works were a repair or a new installation after one member recounted seeing a truck marked for fiber-optic installation. Staff clarified the recent fiber‑optic activity had been repair work and that the active signal project reported for the Riverbank overpass is separate from routine repairs.
What’s next: staff said they will follow up with engineering and traffic to produce a clear record and will email committee members any supporting documents, including contact names and the project manager information. The committee asked staff to arrange a presentation from the traffic division or engineering if needed to clarify scope and schedule.
